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Plusnet
We are currently back with PlusNet for landline/BB after a disastrous switch to TalkTalk. Our speed is appalling as we live in the sticks - roughly 2.2mb! No chance of cable/fibre for the foreseeable future. We currently pay approx. £36 per month (in contract for another 6 months) for a very basic package, unlimited data…
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Internet...like having dial up again!!
We live in rural Somerset, the village is in a dip, we get frost and mist that near by villages dont! Our internet is diabolical, more off than on and when it rains you may aswell not bother turning on the pc! We have Sky at present. We dont really use our landline so that can go so just internet and tv. Partner suggested…
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ADSL+ Broadband Speeds are unregulated
Broadband speeds are unregulated as a service if they are compared with gas and electricity. Gas pressure into the home has to be within regulated limits as does the mains electricity voltage. But not so it seems for broadband speeds. http://www.increasebroadbandspeed.co.uk/graph-ADSL-speed-versus-line-loss-distance Speed…
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Downloading
Im on 100MB virgin yet when i download or download torrents its never around the 10mb mark (highest ive seen is around 4.2mb download) is there any reason for this? what can i do to change it to optimum download speed?
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Typically, what is the range of a BT Hotspot?
I am assuming the use of a laptop without external aerials etc.
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BT Fibre and TV Retention Deal - Is this good?
Is this a good deal from BT Infinity 2 Evening and Weekend Calls Caller Display £23.97 (£41.97 with line rental) With BT Entertainment Plus TV £33.97 (£51.96 with line rental) With BT Ultra HD £38.97 (£56.96 with line rental) plus £44 eng visit
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Long Broadband connection delay, after phone transfer, when switching!
I have been helping a friend to switch her Essentials TV, Broadband & Phone package with TT to a Phone/Broadband package with SSE. When trying to do this online the SSE website would not recognise her LL number as a BT line, which it is. On being directed to phone instead, we were told by a sales team member that after the…
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MSE Big Broadband Switch Ever....
I'm hoping someone can help me here please. I'm looking what is available via entering my post code and as in Manchester area I appear to be able to get most of whats available. I'm not 100% sure I'm fully understanding what I'm reading. I do not want anything to do with the TV as don't really watch it much at all. I'm…
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MSE News: MSE launches first big broadband collective switch
MSE's big broadband switch: Line, broadband, Sky TV, Sport and movies £35/month, or £11/month line and broadband deal... Read the full story: MSE launches first big broadband collective switch Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works, read our New to…
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Should i stop using yahoo mail
I had this email so I was wondering if my account has been hacked and should I stop using yahoo mail. Someone has tried to log into your account on Arbtalk.co.uk | Discussion Forum for Arborists with an incorrect password at least 5 times. This person has been prevented from attempting to login to your account for the next…
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Migrating from BT to Plusnet - final bill question
As per the title I am in the process of moving from BT to Plusnet (zero termination charges due to price hike). My changeover date is 21st August and my final scheduled payment to BT goes out by DD on 7th August, on the email confirmation from BT about the swap they urge me to keep the DD in place in order to pay the final…
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Can I cancel?
Hi, I've been on Sky Unlimited for about 3 years, the last 2 of which just on a rolling month-by-month basis. I'm moving house in 2 weeks time, and called them to arrange the move and in the process agreed to a new 12 month contract for Sky Fibre (Fibre was not available at my current address). However, I've recently been…
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best BT DEAL?
looking to swap from EE to BT, no problems with EE just making use of the offers. Currently pay EE £16 a month for LL and unlimited BB 17mb speed and free weekend calls, this is going up to £20 in a month. What BT deal will give me the same or better package and maxing out the best Sainsburys voucher and quido deal? not…
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Talktalk Home move woes
I have a talktalk TV essentials package, recently I moved home to a new build flat, and asked them to move my package... initially they couldn't because the postcode wasn't registered yet, so my put my services on hold, now i have set up the move and engineer date but basically all that has happened so far is they have…
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Fed up with slow speeds
I've managed to get upgraded finally to BT fibre (although from exchange to house is till copper) BT wholesale site says I'm getting 14mbps upload where as before it was often below 1mbps. We had a local PC servicer out who did a few tweaks as we felt speeds were very low. My tablet isn't too bad but the desk top can be…
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How can I get to speak to a real person at BT?
I have been with BT for 2 years. I have paid an upfront fee of around £150 per year for the last two years for line rental and I had budgeted £160 for this year. I know that the broadband is going up £1 per month. I would like to try Sky instead as it is only £16.40 per month. I am trying to get through to a real person at…
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Broadband no phone
Does anyone know of any broadband you can get without having a phone line? I have looked at Virgin but they seem a bit of a rip off. Given that the normal line rental is £16.99 a month - why aren't the broadband only charges £16.99 cheaper instead of £5.00 cheaper - what am I missing? I don't use the landline at all and…
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Virgin Mail Upgrade breaks Outlook
My Dad migrated to Win10 this week & has Outlook 2013 as his mail client. All worked properly Friday so we know its not the new OS and then when he went to send an email yesterday it wouldn't send - network error. Called VM today and went through all the troubleshooting and was informed that: a) yes, he has just been…
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Question Re BT Broadband.
Hi, Can anyone advise me with this please? My contract with BT for the broadband is due to expire in Sept. If when its dates up, I cancel it and then ring up say a few weeks later will I be able to be classed as a new broadband customer and have access to the cheaper broadband?. Its £10.00 per month for new customers and…
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PlusNet waste of time
Went to PlusNet website after seeing their deals. Wanted Anytime calls with either normal broadband, 20G or more, or possibly fibre broadband. Opened Chat window as had a few questions to ask. Was offered a good deal for fibre £5 a month for 6 months then £19.99 a month thereafter (inclusive of unlimited fibre and anytime…
